Changes in milk composition and the mammary glands occur with weaning. Over a three-month period after weaning, milk volume decreases to approximately 67 per cent, 40 per cent and 20 per cent of baseline. During this time, the concentration of protein, sodium and iron increases by between 100 and 200 per cent, while lactose concentration decreases.

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If you’re a nursing mother, it goes without saying that it's really important you make sure you have proper milk flow for your baby. Not only that, but it’s also important that you do what you can to protect your own personal health.this is why fenugreek can be such an important ally for breastfeeding mothers.

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The simple answer is yes, it is safe to breastfeed with food poisoning. In fact, very rarely should you stop nursing your baby but we’ll get to those cases later.  Some mother’s feel that they should breast pump & dump the milk so that the baby isn’t affected this is not the case.  You do not need to give your baby formula - you can and should continue to breastfeed normally with food poisioning.

Sometimes, your baby gets congested because they are sensitive to their surroundings.if your infant is exposed to smoke, perfumes, pet dander, allergens, or environmental factors, they can get a runny nose and get blocked up.finally, it may just come down to the simple fact that your baby is getting a cold or illness, like an upper respiratory infection.

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If you will only be pumping occasionally then a manual breast pump should best suit your needs. Since manual breast pumps are small and lightweight you can easily pack one in a nappy bag and carry it wherever you go, a manual breast pump is usually 30% cheaper than an electric pump. Electric breast pumps are designed to meet the needs of breastfeeding mothers that need to pump daily.

Food poisoning is the result of harmful viruses or bacteria, often from unsanitary handling of food, or natural bacteria on foods that haven’t been thoroughly washed or cooked. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.  As food poisoning is limited to your gastrointestinal system, it will have no effect on your breast milk or your baby’s health.

Dairy-free pancakes are the best breakfast and one bub will love too. There are heaps of gluten-free/egg-free options as well but we use banana/egg/whatever flour we have lying around and soy milk to get the best consistency (or another dairy-free milk like almond, coconut, rice, etc). Sometimes I add blueberries to make ‘purple pancakes’ but they do not compromise on taste and flavor.

The Elvie Trainer is an award-winning Kegal trained designed to assist women in building a stronger pelvic floor. It assists in strengthening bladder control and a faster postnatal recovery for mums. The Elvie Trainer includes fun workouts with most women seeing results in less than four weeks. It is made with medical-grade silicone.

Carrots have a lot of Vitamin A, which is great for improving the quality of the milk that you are producing. In fact, drinking a glass of carrot juice a day will greatly improve your breast milk supply. Be aware that you can see your baby’s skin turn a tint of orange if you eat a lot of carrots. As a new mother, it’s totally natural to worry about whether or not your baby is getting enough milk.

If you are apart from your baby for 8-12 hours, most babies will take 300-450 ml during that time. This is about 1/3 of your baby’s daily intake. Starting at about five weeks, most babies take 730-1000 ml total (breastfeeding & pumped milk) per day. This amount stays stable until your baby is about six months of age.